G-Shock Pawn

[TheJimi]

adetri said:

Plain old 5600E. Now around 19 years old. Much liked and even now I prefer to use this for countdown timers etc. than smartphone.

On it's 3rd or 4th battery (can't remember) and on 2nd strap. It is pretty much indestructible and, although I thought it was a bit too big back in the 1990s, it seems a good size compared to all the massive watches around these days. Wish I was ageing as well ;-)

Went in for it's 3rd or 4th battery last month and jeweller gave it back to me to say sorry it was no longer working. With nothing to lose, I bought a battery myself, installed it, and true - no display. A little digging on the internet and found there is a tiny reset contact near where the battery is installed. Touch this and another metal part within the watch with tweezers and it resets everything.

Did this and it sprung back to life - sounds silly, but I was so happy to see it back in action - really didn't want to be forced to replace it.

If you're in a similar boat with what looks like a non-working 5600E this is the link I found with the reset thing shown towards the end...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oZlFQB_siw

You're in good company, Mr G-Shock himself is a big fan of that series - https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/worlds-rarest-g-...

[knight]

I treated myself to this after Christmas

[TheAngryDog]

I have a G-Shock. Didn't realise they were so popular?

Aside from being well built, what's the appeal? The watch was bought for me rather than me buying it.

[alorotom]

TheAngryDog said:

I have a G-Shock. Didn't realise they were so popular?

Aside from being well built, what's the appeal? The watch was bought for me rather than me buying it.

Massive variety of styles, colours, levels of toughness, ability to dress up/down quite easily, relatively classless, reasonably priced, easy to repair and maintain

That's just my POV

[TheJimi]

and depending on how nerdy you are about stuff, they are pleasingly nerdy

I posted this link above, but you may have missed it - https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/worlds-rarest-g-...

[fullbeem]

Last photo of my Orange 'King of G' GX56-4ADR

eBay auction ends today 3 now become 2

[campionissimo]

just joined the g-shock club......

[alorotom]

fullbeem said:

Last photo of my Orange 'King of G' GX56-4ADR

eBay auction ends today 3 now become 2

I've been watching this on eBay, it's a nice looker and clearly held its value well!

[fullbeem]

alorotom said:

I've been watching this on eBay, it's a nice looker and clearly held its value well!

Had it for 3 years but its orange. I'm 36 and obviously not street enough to carry off an orange watch anymore. Can say I have worn it less than half a dozen times.

I also had the standard Black/Red and Black/Gold versions of the GX56. I have a red mudman (G-9000) which is about as lairy as i feel I can go now.

[alorotom]

Latest addition ... Matt peach in colour

[Sheetmaself]

fullbeem said:

Last photo of my Orange 'King of G' GX56-4ADR

eBay auction ends today 3 now become 2

Noooooooooooo, why didnt i follow this thread more. I need this watch to finish my master of g collection!

Going to Japan in a few weeks any specials to look out for?

[anonymous-user]

I have a GW3500B and purchased a nato strap...any ideas if I need an adaptor for it or can I just clip on and off?

[van cleef]

Wife bought me one of these for my 40th and I love it and it's the second g-shock to my collection.

GWG-1000MH-1AER Mudmaster.

[PurpleAki]

alorotom said:

fullbeem said:

Last photo of my Orange 'King of G' GX56-4ADR

eBay auction ends today 3 now become 2

I've been watching this on eBay, it's a nice looker and clearly held its value well!

How much did it go for? I've got 2 of these.

[MrBig]

PurpleAki said:

How much did it go for? I've got 2 of these.

Well if you decide to sell, please let us know. Looks like there are a couple of us in the market for one!

[Sheetmaself]

MrBig said:

Well if you decide to sell, please let us know. Looks like there are a couple of us in the market for one!

Yup id be willing to enter a battle royale style competition with my fellow ph'ers for one. My weapon of choice would be running away and hiding until it was just me!

[alorotom]

PurpleAki said:

How much did it go for? I've got 2 of these.

It was about £140 if I remember correctly

[Birdster]

Just under £50, might be useful for someone. Just ordered myself one.

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/9277126?cmpid=GS001...la-98862053125|crid:77627772085|nw:g|rnd:18223737906465200750|dvc:c|adp:1o1&gclid=CLHT5NeMpNICFVG6GwodA5UKgQ

[alorotom]

Latest G ... eBay bargain, £35 brand new fully boxes with all papers, not even a single buckle mark on the strap where it may have been tried on

[TurboFan]

GW-7900B